What Is A Stomach Balloon?

Gastric balloon operation is the process of placing a balloon in the stomach with the help of endoscopy and inflating this balloon at a certain volume. A stomach balloon is a silicone balloon that is inflated with air or liquid at a volume of 500-700 cc after it is placed in the stomach. It is a method of weight loss that is usually applied endoscopically in those who cannot lose weight with diet and sports, in those who do not want to have surgery, and in patients at high risk of surgery. Because the stomach balloon covers a certain volume in the stomach, early saturation in patients therefore provides ease in weight loss. After placing the stomach balloon, it is removed after periods ranging from 6 months to 1 year. It cannot be applied in cases of stomach ulcers , the presence of extensive stomach hernia, and pregnancy. Nausea,pain, ulcers, stomach bleeding, stomach puncture, bowel obstruction are very rare complications. A stomach balloon helps you reduce the size of your food portions and the frequency of eating. So you'll eat less, but stay full for longer. Your habit of snacking between meals will disappear and you will lose weight in a healthy way. In studies with stomach balloon, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, gout and cholesterol-triglyceride levels were significantly decreased after 6 Months - 1 year follow-up.